High school playoff action in Winnipeg with AAA and AAAA competition

The AAA and AAAA playoffs kicked off Thursday as Winnipeg high school football players compete for the best trophies in the city.

There were four quarterfinals in AAA, starting with the Fort Frances Muskies taking a bite out of the Portage Trojans 38-16.

The Tec Voc Hornets powered their way to victory 30-7 against the St. Norbert Celtics.

The John Taylor Pipers tamed the Beaver Brae Broncos 19-10.

Finally, the Dryden Eagles continued to fly high after earning the 15-7 victory over the Churchill Bulldogs.

Moving to AAAA, there were two ANAVETS quarterfinals: the St. Paul’s Crusaders battled their way to a 35-3 victory against the Springfield Sabres. Meanwhile, the Grant Park Pirates defeated the Elmwood Giants 42-6.

In the Bramewell semi-final, the Kildonan East Reivers snuck past the River East Kodiaks 20-18.

In the Gustafson semifinal, the Miles Mac Buckeyes defeated the Garden City Gophers 26-8.

Six games close the week on Friday.